Finding the Third Proportional to 291,376 and 450,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,376 and 450,003 is: 694,987.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,376 : 450,003 = 450,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,376/450,003 = 450,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,376x = 450,003 × 450,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,376x = 202,502,700,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,502,700,009/291,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,987.58
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